September is here, bringing a vibrant lineup of events in KL that will get you out and about. With long weekends on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to fill your calendar with festivals, outdoor gatherings, and community favorites.
From buzzing markets to unique cultural happenings, there’s plenty to explore before fall fully sets in. Whether you’re chasing entertainment, activity, or a little bit of both, these eight events will keep your September lively and memorable.
Pickle for Wishes
Get ready to serve for a cause at the very first Pickle for Wishes, a charity pickleball event where every rally helps grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. With funky beats by DJ Jenny Jen and DJ Indah Jonasson setting the vibe, players can look forward to an evening of fun, fitness, and purpose. Whether you come solo or bring your crew, this is your chance to hit the court, make memories, and play for something bigger than the game.
Date: 5 September 2025 (Friday)
Time: 4 – 6pm, 6 – 8pm, 8 – 10pm
Venue: Pickle Park
Price: RM60 per pax (2-hour session)
Book your slot via the Pickle Park mobile app or web app here.
Okaju x Vender Taiwan: An exclusive guest shift in KL
This September, Friends of Okaju welcomes Vender Taiwan – crowned Best Taiwan Bar 2025 – for an exclusive one-night takeover in Kuala Lumpur. Guests can look forward to Vender’s award-winning cocktails crafted behind the Okaju bar, paired with a specially curated menu by Okaju’s chefs designed to elevate the experience. It’s an evening of taste, craft, and collaboration not to be missed.
Date: 9 September 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 8:30pm till sold out
Venue: Okaju Japanese Grill in The Starhill Gallery
Make your reservation via WhatsApp here.
Slaymaa Vol. 3
Slaymaa returns with Vol. 3, bringing a weekend of style, culture, and creativity to Kuala Lumpur. This year’s ‘Fairy Grunge’ theme sets the tone for an eclectic vendor mix, from vintage fashion and local brands to accessories, jewelry, tattoos, henna, and piercings. Check out booths from brands like Del’cs, Phil’s Pizza with Burrow Skate, plus a soon-to-be-announced celebrity vendor lineup.
Date: 5 – 7 September 2025 (Friday–Sunday)
Time: 10am – 12am daily
Venue: Heritage Valley KL
Learn more about the event here.
Cake Piknik
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Cake Piknik is taking its community spirit to new heights with not one, but two exciting events in Kuala Lumpur. First up, the team introduces its inaugural Family Edition, created to spark creativity among little ones and their parents through cake decorating, workshops, and a kids marketplace.
Later in the month, Cake Piknik x CIMB Artober will transform cakes into edible art, inviting cake artists to showcase their most creative masterpieces at an exclusive exhibition alongside fine artworks. With live judging by Aina Abdul and Melinda Looi, the showcase promises to highlight the artistry and imagination behind every delicious creation. Whether you’re a parent, a budding young baker, or an art enthusiast, Cake Piknik is set to deliver unforgettable experiences for all.
Cake Piknik: Family Edition
Date: 14 September 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 3pm – 8pm
Venue: Lumi Marketplace at Lumi Tropicana
Price: RM60 – RM180
Cake Piknik x CIMB Artober
Date: 27 September 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 3pm – 7pm
Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur
Get your tickets for Cake Picnic’s Family Edition here. If you’d like to join Cake Piknik x CIMB Artober as a cake artist, sign up here.
Dewakan x Pipit 4-hands dinner
Dewakan welcomes Chef Ben Devlin of Australia’s acclaimed Pipit Restaurant for an exclusive two-night collaboration. Bringing his signature approach of wood fire, fermentation, and native ingredients like bunya nuts, lemon myrtle, and kelp, Chef Ben will share Pipit’s distinct regional sensibility with Kuala Lumpur. Together with Dewakan, he’ll present a menu that resists the familiar – a dialogue of native flavors and unconventional techniques, rooted in land and community.
Dates: 17 and 18 September 2025
Price: RM950 nett per guest (beverages not included)
Venue: Dewakan, Level 48, Naza Tower
Make your reservations here.
Steven Bartlett: The Business & Life Speaking Tour
Steven Bartlett – entrepreneur, bestselling author, investor, and host of the global hit podcast The Diary of a CEO – is set to make his debut Malaysian appearance with The Business and Life Speaking Tour. Presented by Curious Asia in partnership with Shopify, the event promises an evening of transformative insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth from one of today’s most influential voices.
Date: 21 September 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Connexion Conference & Event Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Price: Starting from MYR 280 (subject to service charge and taxes)
Get your tickets here.
Matcha & Pilates by The Flow Studio
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Get ready to flow and sip as The Flow Studio brings you a unique experience that blends movement with mindful indulgence. Their signature Reformer Foundations class will be paired with a hands-on Matcha Brewing Workshop led by Forest Cloud Beverage Company, giving you the perfect balance of strength and serenity.
Happening across four studios on four different days, it’s your chance to sweat, sip, and savor all the good vibes. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait to book your spot!
Date:
Bangsar outlet | 20 September
Bukit Jalil | 21 September
KLGCC | 27 September
Ampang | 28 September 2025
Time:
12pm – 2:30pm | All outlets except Bangsar
12:15pm – 2:45pm | Bangsar outlet only
2pm – 4:30pm | All outlets
Venue: Bangsar | Bukit Jalil | KLGCC | Ampang
Price:
General Admission – RM80
Flow members with an active package – RM50
Get your tickets here.
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